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Police: Man stole UPS truck, assaulted driver

The stolen truck was recovered near Pearl Street and 28th Street in Boulder.
Credit: Boulder PD
William Shamblin

BOULDER, Colo. — A man faces numerous charges after he stole a UPS truck and assaulted the driver, according to the Boulder Police Department (BPD).

Around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, police were notified about the incident. A short time later, officers spotted the stolen truck headed southbound on 28th Street, according to BPD.

They attempted a traffic stop and arrested the suspect on Pearl Street just west of 28th Street.

Credit: Boulder PD

William Shamblin, 34, faces the following charges:

  • Third-degree assault
  • Felony theft
  • Aggravated motor vehicle theft

The truck was returned to driver, who declined medical treatment, according to a spokesperson for BPD.

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